Overview

• Diego Borella, 47, collapsed Thursday while preparing the day’s final scene inside the historic Hotel Danieli in his native Venice.
• On-set medics began CPR and a city ambulance arrived at 18:42, but prolonged efforts failed and his death was recorded around 19:30, according to local health officials.
• Paramount Television Studios confirmed the sudden death of a production member and issued condolences to his family and colleagues.
• Filming paused following the incident and restarted Saturday in Venice, with photos showing star Lily Collins back on set.
• Italian outlets have suggested a sudden cardiac event, though the cause has not been officially confirmed, and season 5 remains slated for a December 18, 2025 Netflix debut.